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Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Oral and Maxillofacial Region: A 12-Year Analysis at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility from North-Western Nigeria

Mujtaba Bala, Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah, Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju Taiwo, Bandar Alyami, Bashar Muhammed Aliyu, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Sadeeq Fawa Abubakar, Abubakar Muhammad Kaura, Lateef Alani Yekini & Sufiyanu Umar Yabo · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Background: Orofacial cancers remain a serious burden in developing countries largely due to scarcity of resources in both diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to present the pattern of clinical presentation and management of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral and max...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i3236

Breast Cancer: Classification, Risk Factors, Current Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutics

Chandreyi Ghosh, Sohini Kulavi, Moumita Saha & Sirshendu Chatterjee · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

The aetiology of breast cancer is complicated. In population health, breast cancer significantly impacts the most typical invasive malignancy and the second most typical death source for women. The most crucial point for the best prognosis is identifying early-stage cancer cells....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i3235

Does AMACR and Cyclin D1 Immunohistochemical Expression Vary on Comparing Mismatch Repair Proficient Versus Deficient Colorectal Carcinomas?

Dina M. El-Guindy, Eiman A. Hasby, Aliaa Atef, Passant A. El-Sheikh, Mennat-Allah A. Rehab & Rana Khalifa · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Aim of Study: AMACR & Cyclin D1 expression in relation to different clinicopathological features was compared in MMR proficient versus deficient CRC subgroups. Methodology: MLH1 & MSH2 immunostaining was used to sort studied carcinomas. AMACR, cyclin D1 & ki67 express...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i2234

Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Mimicking Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma

Yuszaini A. B., Zalilah Musa & Nur Hidayah · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a tumor arising from the epithelial cells that covers the surface and lining of the nasopharynx. It is divided into keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma, and non-keratinizing carcinoma, which can be further divided into differentiated and undiffe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i2233

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Mandible with Management of Wide Excision, Right Hemimandibulectomy, Mandibular Reconstruction, and Pectoralis Major Myocutaneus Flap: A Rare Case Report

Joko Wibowo Sentoso & Widyanti Soewoto · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Aims: To report the case of a man diagnosed with mandibular mucogingival SCC and present its case details, histopathological findings, and management. Presentation of Case: A 35-year-old man with complaints of lumps and a wound on the right side of the face that has been getting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i2232

Possitivity Rate of Sputum Cytology Compared to Bronchoscopy and Transthoracic Needle Aspiration in Lung Cancer Patients at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Indonesia

Fared Rofiansyah Noor, Harun Iskandar, Muhammad Ilyas, Arif Santoso, Erwin Arief, Nurjannah Lihawa & Bulkis Natsir · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Introduction: Sputum cytology is the only non-invasive method which can detect early lung malignancies. The principle of it is a finding of cells shed from the lesion, either spontaneously or artificially. Aim: This study purposed to evaluate the positivity rate of sputum cytolog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i2231

A Comprehensive Review of Differences between Osteoradionecrosis and Medication-related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Efsun Somay, Erkan Topkan, Ali Ayberk Besen, Hüseyin Mertsoylu & Ugur Selek · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Two severe and challenging-to-treat side effects of head and neck cancer (HNC) oncological treatments are osteoradionecrosis of the jaws (ORNJ) and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ). In both cases, the bone loses vitality and develops in an area that cannot hea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i1229

A Comprehensive Assessment of Interventions in Women Cervical Cancer Screening in South Sudan

Jolem Mwanje · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Introduction: The substantial impact of cervical cancer, particularly in low-resource environments like South Sudan, underscores the urgent need for preventive solutions, as access remains sparse. Contemporary treatment options while accessible, bring about severe side effects wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i2230

Re-irradiation in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma – A Single Institute Experience

Deep Shankar Pruthi, Puneet Nagpal, Babita Singh, Ashu Yadav, Manish Pandey & Harpreet Singh · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Background: In head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC), residual disease, loco regional recurrence or development of second primary are causes of treatment failure. A combination of either surgery or chemotherapy or radiotherapy is used. The aim of this study was to evalua...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i1228

Assessment of the Effect of Neem Extract (Azadirachta indica) on Aluminium Phosphide Induced Toxicity in Adult Wistar Rat

E. U. Eric, A. J. Famous, G. M. Avor & C. O. Wilfred · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Aluminum phosphide (ALP), also known as rice tablet, is a well-known fumigant used in grain storage facilities. It is a greenish-gray tablet with a rotten fish or garlic odour. Rice tablets contain ALP, urea, and ammonium carbamate, which produce phosphine gas (PH3) when exposed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i1227

Malignant Melanoma of the Anorectal Region: A Case Study and Review of the Contemporary Treatment Options

Rakshita Ramesh Bhat & Namitha Prakash · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2023

Aims: Anorectal melanoma, an uncommon malignancy of mucosal origin accounts for 0.05 per cent of all colorectal malignancies and 1 per cent of tumours of the anal canal. The typical clinical presentation includes local pain, palpable mass, bleeding, change in bowel habits, and we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2023/v13i1225

Influence of Covid-19 Pandemic on Safe and Timely Delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, Dubai Hospital Experience

Muhammad Farooq Latif, Syed Hammad Tirmazy & Dalia Mahmoud El-Shourbagy · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2022

Aims: To analyze the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on timely delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatment including chemotherapy, biological therapy and immunotherapy and assess complication rate. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Oncology, Dubai Hospital, Dubai, UAE from Ja...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i4223

Histopathological Characteristics of Breast Lesions in a Tertiary Health Institution in Southwest Nigeria: A 9-year Review

Olabisi Ayo-Aderibigbe, Taiwo Oloyede, Adebayo Adekunle, Oluwole Odujoko, Taiwo Babatunde, Samson Ojedokun & Afolabi Salawu · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2022

Background: The breast is affected by several diseases, including developmental, inflammatory, and neoplastic. While benign breast neoplasms are usually more common, breast cancer is the most common nonskin cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women after lung...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i4222

Hormone Positive HER2 Negative Breast Cancer Metastatic to the Rectum: A Case Report

Aref Chehal, Ashraf ALakkad, Ashok Uttamchandani, Rawia Mohamed, Robert Douglas Church & Sonia Otsmane · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2022

Background: The rectum is an uncommon site for metastases from Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) of the breast, and it poses risks such as perforation and obstruction. Case Report: A 50-year-old non-diabetic, non-alcoholic, and nonsmoker premenopausal female patient diagnosed with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2022/v12i4221